[13/11/2014] For developing a lightweight and more efficient trailer made from high-strength steel, Santander Equipos is a finalist for the 2014 Swedish Steel Prize. The Swedish Steel Prize is awarded annually by SSAB to recognize the most innovative design utilizing high-strength steel. Santander Equipos, from Chile, is one of four finalists for this year’s prize, which will be awarded during a November 20 ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden.Innovative, lightweight trailer by Santander - Read more

[20/12/2013] The framework agreement for a Steel Construction Excellence Center is to be signed today in Hämeenlinna, Finland. Besides Ruukki, the other parties to the agreement are HAMK University of Applied Sciences, Tavastia Vocational College, the City of Hämeenlinna, Häme Development Centre Ltd and Tampere University of Technology. The parties will jointly contribute an estimated more than € 6 million to steel construction research and teaching during the next four years.Ruukki to invest 2.5 million in steel construction research - Read more

[19/12/2013] National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB, Nevs, which has resumed the manufacture of Saab cars in Trollhättan, Sweden, has initiated a partnership with Ruukki. Among other things, Ruukki will supply Litec, an ultra-high-strength formable steel and one of the key components in body-in-white manufacture. New Saab cars have been rolling out of the Trollhättan plant since 2 December. The internationally highly-acclaimed 9-3 model is now back in production under its new owners, Nevs, which will launch their first electric car next year. Nevs has chosen Finnish steelmaker Ruukki as one of its partners in this new venture. Ruukki will supply different grades of steel for the body-in-white of the Saab 9-3.Nevs and Ruukki in partnership on the new Saab - Read more

[17/12/2013] ArcelorMittal Long Carbon Americas announces that it will extend its partnership in Latin America with the Bekaert Group, a worldwide market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coatings. ArcelorMittal and Bekaert, who have been partners in the region since 1975, have decided to extend their partnership to Costa Rica and Ecuador. These regions are strategic for ArcelorMittal Group operations, especially in the civil construction sector.New agreement in Latin America - Read more